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kiter_dude
Since 21 Jan 2009
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 Sun Mar 25, 12 3:35 am Theo? |
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hurt myself riding the other day (not bad) and thought of Theo ...
anyone have an update?
hope he is still recovering a little bit each day
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 1:15 pm Riding responsibly |
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This is not going to be a popular viewpoint, and chances are upon reflection I will end up deleting or editing it, but I feel I should put it out there.
First off, I would never kick a man when he's down, and I wish all the best to Theo, and hope he recovers enough to live a normal life. Keep getting better!
But as one who has had a life changing injury in the sport of kites, I have to say that there are times when I see people doing things beyond their ability, or "pushing it to the extreme" kinda thing that I find upsetting. And this unfortunate young lad personifies that image.
So my point in this op-ed opine:
Take it a little easy, don't throw radical tricks or jumps within a line length of rocks and shore
Don't let the adrenalin push you to do things you (or others around you) might regret.
Kite safe, have fun, live to kite another day.
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 8:06 pm |
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I did hear from Levi that recently Theo fed himself a whole meal by himself which was a big step. I don't know of any progress more recent than that.
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 9:44 pm |
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God please Bless Theo with good progression in 2012
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Justinw
Since 22 Jun 2011
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 10:27 pm |
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You should delete your post Dangler....
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 11:16 pm no |
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I stand by those sentiments
And if just one intermediate kiter thinks twice about the repercussions their actions might have, it just might prevent another tragedy.
Good to hear of your progress, Theo.
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
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| Sun Mar 25, 12 11:30 pm |
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Wishing Theo speedy and full recovery. Thoughts and prayers always alongside of him.
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Mon Mar 26, 12 7:36 am Re: no |
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| dangler wrote: | I stand by those sentiments
And if just one intermediate kiter thinks twice about the repercussions their actions might have, it just might prevent another tragedy.
Good to hear of your progress, Theo. |
SO what your saying is an advanced kiter wouldnt have hurt himself in the situation Theo was in? Ive seen people take much worse crashes into shallow water, I think in Theos situation it really was just a lot of bad luck, and a little bit of bad decision making. Either way I dont see how your posts are relevant what so ever to someone who is wondering how Theo is doing. Have fun mowing the lawn out there.
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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| Mon Mar 26, 12 9:20 am Re: no |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | dangler wrote: | I stand by those sentiments
And if just one intermediate kiter thinks twice about the repercussions their actions might have, it just might prevent another tragedy.
Good to hear of your progress, Theo. |
SO what your saying is an advanced kiter wouldnt have hurt himself in the situation Theo was in? Ive seen people take much worse crashes into shallow water, I think in Theos situation it really was just a lot of bad luck, and a little bit of bad decision making. Either way I dont see how your posts are relevant what so ever to someone who is wondering how Theo is doing. Have fun mowing the lawn out there. |
Regardless of your skill level when you kite near hard objects or in shallow water you are increasing the odds of a single error (usually a combination of errors) becoming a costly mistake. Most all of us have taken greater risks at some point in our life., mostly when we were younger and had that feeling of invincibility. Most have also lost friends and acquaintances to injury and death due to elevating the risk of an activity. As you have these experiences and take on additional responsibilities such as a family you start taking less risks. This means more mellow kite sessions and more lawn mowing. It certainly does not take as much technical skill as the wake style riding done in the kiddie pond and hitting sliders.
Hopefully, when my kids are old enough to kite they will listen to me and reduce the risk of life changing events. Most likely they wont hear a word I say, but, they might listen to someone else like Dangler posting something he knows will meet resistance but is the truth. Just maybe they will listen enough to kite in water that is a little deeper, a little further from rocks... |
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tyrant
Since 08 Jul 2009
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| Mon Mar 26, 12 12:14 pm |
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| Quote: | hurt myself riding the other day (not bad) and thought of Theo ...
anyone have an update?
hope he is still recovering a little bit each day |
Terese, Levi's mom told me that turns 18 on Friday- March 30 and that soon he will be going to a rehab facility near Munich. Then early May he will transfer to Switzerland for more intense rehab for up to 3 months. "The doctors are still optimistic.
Still little change with left arm coming back. He's very independent with his power chair, in good spirits but very anxious for this next step."
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consumer
Since 28 Nov 2010
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| Mon Mar 26, 12 1:21 pm |
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| I hope my prayers are answered and he recovers much more. |
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Mon Mar 26, 12 3:45 pm Re: no |
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| SalmonSlayer wrote: | | Inept_Fun wrote: | | dangler wrote: | I stand by those sentiments
And if just one intermediate kiter thinks twice about the repercussions their actions might have, it just might prevent another tragedy.
Good to hear of your progress, Theo. |
SO what your saying is an advanced kiter wouldnt have hurt himself in the situation Theo was in? Ive seen people take much worse crashes into shallow water, I think in Theos situation it really was just a lot of bad luck, and a little bit of bad decision making. Either way I dont see how your posts are relevant what so ever to someone who is wondering how Theo is doing. Have fun mowing the lawn out there. |
Regardless of your skill level when you kite near hard objects or in shallow water you are increasing the odds of a single error (usually a combination of errors) becoming a costly mistake. Most all of us have taken greater risks at some point in our life., mostly when we were younger and had that feeling of invincibility. Most have also lost friends and acquaintances to injury and death due to elevating the risk of an activity. As you have these experiences and take on additional responsibilities such as a family you start taking less risks. This means more mellow kite sessions and more lawn mowing. It certainly does not take as much technical skill as the wake style riding done in the kiddie pond and hitting sliders.
Hopefully, when my kids are old enough to kite they will listen to me and reduce the risk of life changing events. Most likely they wont hear a word I say, but, they might listen to someone else like Dangler posting something he knows will meet resistance but is the truth. Just maybe they will listen enough to kite in water that is a little deeper, a little further from rocks... |
Im not condoning doing tricks in shallow water. But pushing the limits doesnt always result in such injuries as long as you know what you are doing. Also I saw the crash and he was definitely kiting within his ability. I guess I was just saying this could happen to anyone if the perfect storm of things line up, which they did in this case.
Definitely though don't try air tricks in super shallow water, and always ride within your abilities.
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kiter_dude
Since 21 Jan 2009
47 Posts
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| Tue Mar 27, 12 3:43 pm OK, thanks everyone for the update ... |
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I never met Theo but I never want to forget him
All the best Theo |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Tue Mar 27, 12 3:52 pm |
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| I never met Theo either, but from what I have heard he is a really great kid. I hope and pray for continuing recovery. He's got a damn difficult road in front of him; I only hope that in a similar circumstance I would do as well mentally as he seems to be doing. |
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marina
Since 16 Jan 2006
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 5:33 am |
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Go Theo! Cody Cerf, who also had neck injury the same day as Theo, is back on water locally here in SLO. Saw him his first day out a few months ago and the smile on his face was priceless. He's now ripping it up now that our season is in fully swing with wind and waves:-)
Best wishes to Theo in your rehab efforts this year!
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quenyaistar
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mschulz
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| quenyaistar wrote: | | http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JbhWa1v6hKk |
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